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A Poem Is A Train

A poem is a train

Rhythmic lyrics hug together like

the passengers are words, stuck to their seats

some deep in inspired conversation

And others uncomfortable, strangers in the same space

Stacked together in their seats, neat.

Commas hang loosely in the aisles

As the poet, inspects, and strolls down the stanzas

stamping the lyrical travellers in to order




The train heaves to a trundling shuffling legato

Its carriages are cadences

linked by buffered themes

Stopping starting sticking to the tracks

heads to a layby or whips past the inspiration station

missing its purpose.


Procrastinating leaves on each line

Prevent it reaching its inevitable destination

A full stop, a pause to refuel


The writer prepares the journey

Buys the ticket

and hopes the journey, is eventful and beautiful

A running commentary that thrills at each tilt.

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